Anyone use these? Powerhead? (Being frugal again)

[ericatdallas]

So the regulars probably know I'm super-frugal (no, I'm really super-cheap) :P

Anyway, I use MJ-1200's to pump water out for WC. I bought them at a great deal for about $16 each (new and shipped free) a few months back and I wish I had bought more (I knew I would need them).

Anyway, I don't really feel like paying $20-25 (not including shipping) that most places sell them for, so was wondering if anyone had any luck with these cheapos from eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180704563963

It is spec'ed at 320GPH and has very similar shape and features to the Maxi-Jet line.

I think I need at least 2-4. I'm going to set it up so that each tank has one for draining and all I have to do is flip their respective switch. I also want one to create a powered vacuum to clean the bottom (not sure how I'm doing this yet). Probably buy some extras too. Seeing as these cost about $10 each, I can get two of these for the equivalent number of MJ1200s.

Anybody with experience in these? The application isn't very demanding, they'll only be on for draining purposes.

[TURQ64]

Nope, but give 'em a try and see!..I have a pond pump running one of my sumps,(out of necessity; it was available after a breakdown) but it's like 950 gph...